50 Goddesses to Empower and Inspire You

Written and illustrated by Ann ShenPublished by Chronicle Books (2018)ISBN: 9781452163413Copy provided by Twinsburg Public Library.Cover image downloaded online.Book photos by me.

Goddesses have been a part of mythology since the very beginning, many responsible for creating the world as we know it. Here you will find primordial goddesses who existed before time itself.. Many have stories of great adventure, of courage, of sacrifice.

Ann Shen, author and illustrator of Bad Girls Throughout History (2016), returns with a dazzling collection that features the divine feminine. Legendary Ladies is perfect for anyone who likes to read about mythology. The book is divided into five sections. They represent the things that we value and seek in our lives: creativity [and] manifestation, love, power, protection, and reinvention. Goddesses from different mythologies are brought together in this volume. Their stories are truly fascinating and inspiring. Don’t miss out on Shen’s beautiful illustrations!

About the Author Ann Shen is an illustrator and designer whose bright, whimsical work has been featured around the world. Her clients have included the New York Times, Disney, and Facebook, among many others. She lives in Los Angeles.

50 Women and Girls Who Shook Up the World

Written by Katherine HalliganIllustrated by Sarah WalshPublished by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (2018)ISBN: 9781534436640Copy provided by Geauga County Public Library.Cover image downloaded online.Book photos by me.

History is often just “his story”: tales of kings and conquerors, of men who fought wars and built nations. But throughout human history, countless women and girls have fought in great and small ways to make their mark on the world and change the future.

Katherine Halligan’s HerStory is a must-read for everyone. This juvenile non-fiction shares the stories of fifty women who did extraordinary things. Some of the stories may have been lost or forgotten so it is important to talk about them and their contributions to the world. Similar to Legendary Ladies, HerStory is divided into five sections: believe and lead, imagine and create, help and heal, think and solve, and hope and overcome. Each page contains their background story, at least one photograph, their portraits (beautifully illustrated by Sarah Walsh), and how they shook up the world. Sometimes, it helps to be reminded of these powerhouse women around the world.

About the Author Katherine Halligan grew up near the beach in California. She studied art, literature, history, and languages, traveling and living all over the world. Her love of words and pictures led her to work as a publisher, writing over one hundred books for children along the way.

About the Illustrator Sarah Walsh grew up in upstate New York. When she was young she was obsessed with animals. She also knew in her heart she would be an artist someday. Sarah is now an internationally published illustrator. She lives in Kansas City.

Fats is the Assistant Manager for Circulation Services at the Wayne County Public Library in Wooster, Ohio. She considers herself a reader of all sorts, although she needs to work on her non-fiction reading. Fats likes a good mystery but is not too fond of thrillers. She takes book hoarding seriously and enjoys collecting bookmarks and tote bags. When she is not reading, Fats likes to shop pet apparel for her cat Penny (who absolutely loathes it).

I sure hope we get a copy of Legendary Ladies in one of my local libraries. I would love to peruse this one SOON! Both the artwork and the information look fascinating. I’ve also heard some great things about The Tattooist of Auschwitz, so I hope you’re enjoying that one. Have a wonderful reading week, Fats!